bêche

[ besh, beysh ]

noun

1. a grab for retrieving tools used in drilling a well.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bêche¹

1850–55; < French: spade

Example Sentences

The remainder consists of sandal wood, beche la mer, etc. exported principally to China.

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On the reefs of the Southern Ocean is found a kind of sea-slug termed the Beche-de-mer.

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The beche-de-mere, or "sea cucumber," is a product of Australasian and Malaysian waters.

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The beche de mer industry has also been a great help to business people in Cooktown.

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He was just back from a long cruise to the westward, fishing beche-de-mer and sandalwood trading.

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